“Non-Grant of Opportunity to File Counter Affidavit Caused Prejudice”, In a reportable decision reaffirming the centrality of natural justice in writ proceedings, the Kerala High Court
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“Once Parties Accept the Partition Plan and Decree, They Cannot Turn Around to Deny Its Finality”, In a reportable judgment Justice Om Narayan Rai of the
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“Exercise of Quantifying Alimony Was Mandatory – Not Dependent on Mutual Consent”, In a stern reminder to trial courts on the binding nature of remand directions,
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“Conduct Speaks Louder Than Title Deeds” – Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment on the doctrine of blending under Hindu law and the limits of
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“There has been a total non application of mind” – In a significant ruling on 24 February 2026, the Madras High Court held that a conviction
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“Same Cash Deposit Cannot Be Reopened Twice Under Section 147……A Quasi-Judicial Authority Cannot Sit in Appeal Over a Concluded Assessment on the Same Transaction”, In a
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“Repeated Representations Cannot Revive a Stale Claim” – In a firm reiteration of the doctrine of delay and laches in service jurisprudence, the Punjab and Haryana
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“A Will Must Speak Through Witnesses – And This One Stayed Silent”, In a detailed and layered decision, Justice Harkesh Manuja of the Punjab and Haryana
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“Doctors Can Thrive Without Hospitals; Hospitals Cannot Exist Without Doctors” – In a strongly worded and reportable judgment Madras High Court dismissed a petition filed under
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“This Is Not a Mere Breach of Contract but Criminal Deception from Inception” – Madras High Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner under Section 420
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"The FIR was lodged after a delay of 11 to 12 days [and] there was no explanation on record for such delay," observed the Gujarat High
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“Subordinate legislation must be published in a reasonable manner — posting minutes under an obscure tab is no publication in the eye of law”, In a
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In a ruling that will resonate across commercial litigation, the Calcutta High Court held that transfer of a pending civil suit to a Commercial Court does
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“Having Raised No Objection at the First Instance, Judgment-Debtors Cannot Now Turn Around and Object”, On 24 February 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a Civil
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“Power to Issue Non-Bailable Warrants Is Not Limited to Trial Stage” – In a firm pronouncement on the scope of coercive powers during investigation, the
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“Substantial Time Gap and No Proof of Continuous Custody” – In a crucial pronouncement on the evidentiary value of the “last seen together” doctrine, the Delhi
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“Existence of Proceeds of Crime is a Sine Qua Non – No Nexus, No Offence Under Section 3 PMLA”, In a significant ruling on the scope
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“When Evidence Is Shaky, Conviction Cannot Stand” – High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench setting aside the conviction of a husband who had been
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“At Bail Stage, Court Only Sees Prima Facie Material – Not a Mini Trial”, In a significant ruling on the evolving jurisprudence of “rape on false
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“Law Of Limitation Is Not A Technicality – It Is Based On Public Policy”, In a firm reiteration that courts will not reward prolonged inaction, the
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“If Dismissal Is Justified For Verbal Abuse, Physical Assault Stands On A Stronger Footing”, Supreme Court of India delivered a reportable judgment reinforcing the limits
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“Dispute Inter Se Between the Parties Has Civil Colour” – In a significant ruling underscoring the distinction between civil disputes and criminal prosecution, the Supreme
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“Interest of justice would be served by modifying the sentence… to life imprisonment for a period of twenty years without remission”, In a significant ruling
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“We Cannot Find Even a Pretense of Compliance with Statutory Timelines” – In a powerful reaffirmation of the supremacy of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
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“Debenture Trust Deed Cannot Be Rewritten By E-Mails”, In a strong reaffirmation of the limited scope of adjudication under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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“Section 152 CPC Cannot Be Used To Rewrite Compensation Under The Guise Of Clarification”, In a significant ruling clarifying the law on deduction of
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“NCLT Cannot Be Elevated To A Superior Court Exercising Judicial Review Over Sovereign Action”, In a decisive pronouncement reinforcing the constitutional discipline between special statutes, the Supreme Court
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“Anticipatory Bail Cannot Be Based On Hypothetical Fear Of Arrest”, Supreme Court of India clarified the legal position on anticipatory bail in complaint cases where the
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Supreme Court affirming the conviction of several accused under Section 135(1)(b)(i) of the Customs Act, 1962, while reducing their sentence to the period already undergone.
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"When Repeated Blows Are Inflicted On The Parietal And Temporal Regions With Lathis Resulting In Bone-Deep Lacerations, Fractures And Brain Damage — It Cannot Be
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Intention To Kill Need Not Be Proved — It Is Enough That The Accused Intended To Inflict The Specific Injury That Was Sufficient In The
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“In an Unlawful Assembly, Each Member is Equally Responsible — Individual Overt Act Not Required at Bail Stage”, On 23 February 2026, the Supreme Court
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"The Insurer Cannot Be Made Liable To Reimburse The Penalty Amount — The Employer, Because Of His Own Fault And Negligence, Will Have To Bear
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“Vacancies Mean Posts Actually Available – Not Administrative Excuses”, In a decisive ruling that finally draws the curtain on a decade-long recruitment controversy, the Supreme Court of
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"Non-Maintenance of Form F Is The Springboard For Commission of Offence of Foeticide, Not Just a Clerical Error", Today, On February 23, 2026, the Supreme Court
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"The Ratio In Ravindra Kumar Extends Only To The Illegality of The Search and Not To Automatic Quashing of The Complaint", Today, On February 23, 2026,
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The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as updated up to 10.02.2026, mark a significant expansion of India’s regulatory framework governing
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“When a claim of a right is legal and justified, relief must follow… Balancing of equities is not to be confused with avoiding or postponing the
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“Continuation Was to Protect Public, Not to Benefit Licensees” — In a powerful reaffirmation of the binding nature of its earlier 2G verdict, the Supreme Court on
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“Possession Without Occupancy Certificate Is No Possession In The Eye Of Law”, In a significant ruling reinforcing homebuyers’ rights, the Supreme Court on 20 February
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“Non-Grant of Opportunity to File Counter Affidavit Caused Prejudice”, In a reportable decision reaffirming the centrality of natural justice in writ proceedings, the Kerala High Court
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“Once Parties Accept the Partition Plan and Decree, They Cannot Turn Around to Deny Its Finality”, In a reportable judgment Justice Om Narayan Rai of the
read more
“Exercise of Quantifying Alimony Was Mandatory – Not Dependent on Mutual Consent”, In a stern reminder to trial courts on the binding nature of remand directions,
read more
“Conduct Speaks Louder Than Title Deeds” – Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment on the doctrine of blending under Hindu law and the limits of
read more
“There has been a total non application of mind” – In a significant ruling on 24 February 2026, the Madras High Court held that a conviction
read more
“Same Cash Deposit Cannot Be Reopened Twice Under Section 147……A Quasi-Judicial Authority Cannot Sit in Appeal Over a Concluded Assessment on the Same Transaction”, In a
read more
“Repeated Representations Cannot Revive a Stale Claim” – In a firm reiteration of the doctrine of delay and laches in service jurisprudence, the Punjab and Haryana
read more
“A Will Must Speak Through Witnesses – And This One Stayed Silent”, In a detailed and layered decision, Justice Harkesh Manuja of the Punjab and Haryana
read more
“Doctors Can Thrive Without Hospitals; Hospitals Cannot Exist Without Doctors” – In a strongly worded and reportable judgment Madras High Court dismissed a petition filed under
read more
“This Is Not a Mere Breach of Contract but Criminal Deception from Inception” – Madras High Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner under Section 420
read more
"The FIR was lodged after a delay of 11 to 12 days [and] there was no explanation on record for such delay," observed the Gujarat High
read more
“Subordinate legislation must be published in a reasonable manner — posting minutes under an obscure tab is no publication in the eye of law”, In a
read more
In a ruling that will resonate across commercial litigation, the Calcutta High Court held that transfer of a pending civil suit to a Commercial Court does
read more
“Having Raised No Objection at the First Instance, Judgment-Debtors Cannot Now Turn Around and Object”, On 24 February 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a Civil
read more
“Power to Issue Non-Bailable Warrants Is Not Limited to Trial Stage” – In a firm pronouncement on the scope of coercive powers during investigation, the
read more
“Substantial Time Gap and No Proof of Continuous Custody” – In a crucial pronouncement on the evidentiary value of the “last seen together” doctrine, the Delhi
read more
“Existence of Proceeds of Crime is a Sine Qua Non – No Nexus, No Offence Under Section 3 PMLA”, In a significant ruling on the scope
read more
“When Evidence Is Shaky, Conviction Cannot Stand” – High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench setting aside the conviction of a husband who had been
read more
“At Bail Stage, Court Only Sees Prima Facie Material – Not a Mini Trial”, In a significant ruling on the evolving jurisprudence of “rape on false
read more
“Law Of Limitation Is Not A Technicality – It Is Based On Public Policy”, In a firm reiteration that courts will not reward prolonged inaction, the
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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